I’ve loved having exposure to both sides of the coin, working with established brands like Nike, IBM, Verizon and AT&T to help drive excitement and awareness around new products and innovations, to early startups and scale-ups in helping define, position, and create a unique visual identity that gives them a competitive edge. In total, I’ve worked with more than 150 brands across a diverse spectrum of categories which has helped fuel my creativity and ability to approach projects with a fresh and unique lens.

Refined communication skills

When you are able to articulate to a client why they should take the creative positioning you recommend, or explain to your design team why you want them to iterate again (and again), you are able to deliver work that is not just smart, but easily embraced by the client, winning their trust and credibility for a valued and ongoing relationship. This “why” in my arsenal is what fuels insightful, clear and deliberate communication that’s a key ingredient for successful work.

Perspective and ability

A strong leader needs to assume many roles. The role of quarterback, for example, is to lead your team over the goal line. As a coach, you lead from from the sidelines ensuring each individual and group are performing their best. Some Offensive Coordinators however, sit up in the booth to help call plays. Why? Because it allows them a better visual perspective of the game. My experience has given me the diversity to quarterback and coach, working with strong teams while having a great visual perspective of what will be most effective and successful.

A BALANCED ENERGY

I carry myself with a very calm, open, and approachable attitude that allows me and my team to tackle challenges and resolve conflicts in a controlled and thoughtful manner. I seek to motivate, guide, inspire and challenge others with positivity and enthusiasm that helps rally the team to deliver work that always exceeds expectations.